Quarterback (TV series)

Quarterback is an upcoming American streaming television documentary series developed for Netflix. The National Football League (NFL) and Netflix partnered to develop the series, while NFL Films, 2PM Productions, and Omaha Productions will produce the series.[1][2]

Quarterback
Genre
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
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Release
Original networkNetflix
Original release2023 (2023)

Development and release

The NFL and Netflix announced the docu-series on February 22, 2023.[1] The announcement of the series followed the success of various sports documentary series on Netflix, beginning with their Drive to Survive series; Netflix also launched the tennis- and golf-themed series Break Point and Full Swing earlier in 2023.[3][4][5]

The NFL had not done business with Netflix prior to Quarterback.[2] Producers for the series include NFL Films, Omaha Productions, and 2PM Productions. 2PM Productions is Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes' production studio,[1] while Omaha Productions is the production studio of former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning.[6] Manning will executive produce the series along with Ross Ketover, Pat Kelleher, and Keith Cossrow of NFL Films.[5]

Quarterbacks featured in series

Mahomes, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins, and Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota are set to be the three quarterbacks featured in the series.[7][8] The three quarterbacks wore a microphone during every game of the 2022 NFL season, marking the first time the NFL allowed such access.[9] This audio will be used in the series.[7] Netflix was also given special access to Mahomes during the season, which culminated in him winning Super Bowl LVII and being named the game's MVP.[10] The Vikings finished the season having won the NFC North, while Mariota is documented during his first (and only) season with the Falcons.[9]

Netflix initially ordered one season of the series, set to release in the summer of 2023.[5][7]

References
  1. "Netflix partners with NFL for new docu-series 'Quarterback' following Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins, Marcus Mariota". NFL.com. February 22, 2023. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
  2. Florio, Mike (February 22, 2023). "Netflix, NFL partner on Quarterback series". ProFootballTalk. NBC Sports. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
  3. Peters, Jay (February 22, 2023). "Netflix's new NFL docuseries starring Patrick Mahomes debuts this summer". The Verge. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
  4. Harrison, Jonathan (February 22, 2023). "Kirk Cousins, Patrick Mahomes to feature in behind-the-scenes Netflix doc 'Quarterback'". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
  5. Porter, Rick (February 22, 2023). "Netflix, NFL Films Team for 'Quarterback' Docuseries". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
  6. White, Peter (February 22, 2023). "Netflix Throws Sports Docuseries Hail Mary With 'Quarterback'; Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins & Marcus Mariota Tracked During 2022 Season". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
  7. Teicher, Adam (February 22, 2023). "Netflix QB series to feature Mahomes, Cousins, Mariota". ESPN. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
  8. Henderson, Cydney (February 22, 2023). "Patrick Mahomes featured in new Netflix, NFL Films series 'Quarterback'". USA Today. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
  9. "Cousins, Mahomes & Mariota Featured in Upcoming Netflix 'Quarterback' Docu-series". vikings.com. February 22, 2023. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
  10. Grathoff, Pete (February 22, 2023). "Netflix promises 'unprecedented access' to Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes in new docuseries". Kansas City Star. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
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